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If so, I rest my case. #sony
10/30/09
-trophy rooms
-winning free merch to wear around home based on what you've unlocked
-winning free items for your space
-winning special spaces for special trophies
etc.
I think my main beef with Home is how separate it is from everything else that is PS3. I have absolutely no desire to ever go on it because it's so disconnected. I don't feel like logging in, etc.
I don't know what I'm getting at, but personally, I still see Home as having potential to be something cool. To me it seems like a construction site that still needs a good architect to get to work. Because otherwise, every time I boot up my PS3, I see everything else I can do -- and compared to the disc that is in there or the PSN games I've downloaded, Home seems so boring. #sony
10/30/09
Trophy integration would be pretty sweet but still ring pretty hollow. (And to be honest, trophies still seem really hollow to me when compared to achievements).
This article states though that Sony is fairly content, for the time being, in not trying to expand on this service. And my gut tells me they won't be for some time. It's just as well though, too, as they have more important tasks to direct their energy to. The past few months have shown that this strategy is working, and the gap between the 360 and it has lessened. #sony
10/30/09
But that's ultimately my point. They could make them actually worth something, and Home could be a starting point.
However, you're right in saying that Sony is going to actually need to spend some time in getting to this point, and it doesn't look like that'll be happening soon. #sony
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A gathering of gamers in the spirit of a virtual community is simply placed on the backburner... Launch a co-op or 5v5 in Uncharted 2? pass... what about connecting Street Fighter players and have virtual spectators watch these battles? pass... What about standing around watching MvC2 players talk stuff and then get it on at an arcade while others who have the game watch...? That list goes on and on...
Sony really downplayed the social aspect of the software, which is understandable by fiscal means... or perhaps it was just unfeasible...
But to toss out any good idea worth noting is no idea at all...
10/29/09
Do you guys even know how much money Home has made for Sony? Don't you realise this means more funding for other gaming related projects?
Just because you don't like, doesn't mean that millions of other people don't too.
Besides, the quote used from this Pete Edwards is being taken way out of context. Since when does "not a priority right now" mean they are not going to give it ongoing support?
God, some of you guys don't have a clue. #sony
10/30/09
Most people say what they say because they view it as a waste of money and research time. They tossed away money that could have went to better services.
And in business-speak "Not a Priority right now" means "We made a mistake, time to neglect it to death." Unless they come up with some sweeping change that turns the whole thing on its head (read: A new idea that doesn't suck), don't expect it to make some sort of errant comeback. It will die, quietly and long after it's become a wasteland.
Really, it was a stupid business model from word 1, requiring either Sony to shell out extra money to further integrate it into new software (expensive, time-consuming, not all that profitable) or expect OTHER game devs to do it (yeah, right), and it failed. Nobody is surprised--and frankly, disappointed either. The PS3 is a good console, but it doesn't need these god-damn anchors around its neck. (Hell, it already had one with that "Oh gamers will pay whatever we want them to" schtick.) #sony
10/30/09
Not a priority right now means that they don't need to focus to the Playstation home right now. PS home is very popular now a days and EA and other markets looking in to this idea. #sony
10/30/09
For that matter, any source on how they developed this 'on the cheap?' Everquest isn't much of a source, that's like saying Microsoft knew how to make GFWL successful because they made internet explorer: Didn't turn out well there either.
And again: in business terms "We're looking into it" means "We're waiting to see if it takes off." I'm guessing? no. #sony
10/30/09
I don't agree with you about that they are looking if it will take off. A lot of casual people using it + install base is growing now fast. More people in Playstation Home and more people buy clothes and e.t.c.
they just don't want to make serious upgrades for PS Home. There are a lot of problems beyond Home. #sony
10/30/09
but, hey, guess we'll see. #sony
10/30/09
[en.wikipedia.org] - here you can see a lot of projects. #sony
10/30/09
At this point I'm hesitant to say you're either delusional or a plant. #sony
10/29/09
Allow me to put your minds at ease about this recent press. The coverage of what Pete Edwards said at the London Games Conference was not only a misquote, it was a misreprentation of what he actually said.
Edwards was saying that monetizing Home was not as big a priority as building a great platform, with a compelling environment and a strong community. Home is still a top priority for Sony and will continue to release quality content and provide a positive experience to our users.
And yes, we will continue working on fixing bugs, login problems, and other user issues.
Hope this helps!
~CydoniaX
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Took this from the Official Playstation Forums for Home. #sony
10/29/09
Hi Home Community,
Allow me to put your minds at ease about this recent press. The coverage of what Pete Edwards said at the London Games Conference was not only a misquote, it was a misreprentation of what he actually said.
Edwards was saying that monetizing Home was not as big a priority as building a great platform, with a compelling environment and a strong community. Home is still a top priority for Sony and will continue to release quality content and provide a positive experience to our users.
And yes, we will continue working on fixing bugs, login problems, and other user issues.
Hope this helps!
~CydoniaX #sony
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@excel_excel: We europeans get the shaft.. #sony
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Especially since I couldn't find the "creepiness" bar modifier.
Mine always defaulted to max! #sony
10/07/09
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The U.S. market (excluding the Wii) is 2:1 in Microsoft's favor.
The Japanese market is 3:1 in Sony's favor.
The European market is only 1.1 to 1 in Microsoft's favor, and it tends to go through the U.K.
I think it's kind of a lame point, what with Europe getting screwed over on all releases and pricing, but I guess some effort would be good to help out where you can.
Interestingly enough, Microsoft is focusing more energy on emerging markets (India, China) than Japan. With Sony running a 3:1 advantage there, it's not surprising why.
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